Origin
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Morning in Lake Clarke Shores on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
51.1 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.1-mile drive from Lake Clarke Shores to Pembroke Pines is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 88% of the journey on interstates and turnpikes, so expect a focused driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a single day. You'll be traveling within Florida for the entire journey, navigating through familiar South Florida terrain. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, no overnight stops are necessary for this particular drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 29.6 mi | 34m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Lake Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 29.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Clarke Shores, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on West Lake Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Drive
2
Turn right onto FL 882
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Forest Hill Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
4
Merge onto I 95
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 36
Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 814
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 18.3 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard
8
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.27 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
Florida's Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 51.1-mile trip. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike, which account for 88% of the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.6 miles on I 95, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While the bulk of the drive is on these main arteries, you will transition to West Atlantic Boulevard towards the end, offering a slight change in scenery and speed as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Clarke Shores, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike South
34.1 mi in
|
~44m
Miami
34.1 mi in
|
~44m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.07 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pembroke Pines, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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